Post by coltsguy510 on Dec 21, 2014 16:39:01 GMT -6
Coltsguy510: Hello everyone and welcome to the Orlando Magic 98-99 Offseason Presser. Before taking questions I would like to say a few words about last season and this offseason.
Colsguy510: Last season was pretty dissapointing. We had a solid, yet inconsistent regular season. We made the playoffs and made a quick exit vs the Nets. The Nets were a tough matchup for our team, but we just did not put our hearts into the series and lost in five games. This offseason we came in looking to make some changes.
Coltsguy510: Our biggest weakness last year was our post, particularly the Center position. So we went out and looked thoroughly for a center. First, we sought out free agent center Matt Geiger. Matt is a solid center across the board who can do a bit of everything. We hope he can play a large role for us this season. But even after our acquisition of Matt we still saw the need for more depth in our frontcourt. So we sought out some familiar faces and traded Bruce Bowen for Horace Grant and Laphonso Ellis. Horace is an incredible veteran who will bring a defensive presence and solid depth in the middle. Ellis is a very good scorer who will provide a good contrast to Bo Outlaws defensive tendencies. We are very excited to have both of them here.
Coltsguy510: although Jerry Stackhouse is an incredible offensive player, he is lacking defensively. So this offseason we looked for a two-way perimeter player who can shut down opposing player. We found the perfect player in Mark Macon. His shooting and defensive capabilities should be key to success this season. He helps form one of the strongest perimeter duos in the league this season.
Coltsguy510: With the east being wide open, we hope to compete for the east crown this year and potentially win a title. Now opening the floor for questions.
Colsguy510: Last season was pretty dissapointing. We had a solid, yet inconsistent regular season. We made the playoffs and made a quick exit vs the Nets. The Nets were a tough matchup for our team, but we just did not put our hearts into the series and lost in five games. This offseason we came in looking to make some changes.
Coltsguy510: Our biggest weakness last year was our post, particularly the Center position. So we went out and looked thoroughly for a center. First, we sought out free agent center Matt Geiger. Matt is a solid center across the board who can do a bit of everything. We hope he can play a large role for us this season. But even after our acquisition of Matt we still saw the need for more depth in our frontcourt. So we sought out some familiar faces and traded Bruce Bowen for Horace Grant and Laphonso Ellis. Horace is an incredible veteran who will bring a defensive presence and solid depth in the middle. Ellis is a very good scorer who will provide a good contrast to Bo Outlaws defensive tendencies. We are very excited to have both of them here.
Coltsguy510: although Jerry Stackhouse is an incredible offensive player, he is lacking defensively. So this offseason we looked for a two-way perimeter player who can shut down opposing player. We found the perfect player in Mark Macon. His shooting and defensive capabilities should be key to success this season. He helps form one of the strongest perimeter duos in the league this season.
Coltsguy510: With the east being wide open, we hope to compete for the east crown this year and potentially win a title. Now opening the floor for questions.